Problems in treatment and training of autistic children growing up in China: A follow‐up case report

Abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction Currently, interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in China are mainly carried out by professionals in rehabilitation institutions and special schools. However, when autistic children are older, they do not receive effective training and treatment, and there is no specific place in society to accommodate autistic adults. Mental hospitals are usually their ultimate home. Case presentation We report a 22‐year‐old male with ASD. The manifestation and/or intervention from the age of 3 years to now were recorded. He has been hospitalized in the closed ward of a mental hospital since 2015. Conclusion This report typically present the current problems in treatment and training of autistic children growing up in China. Life‐long rehabilitation training is important for every patient with ASD. Relevant policies and resources in China should be optimized in terms of medical treatment and health care, education and training, social assistance, social security, labor employment, and social culture.

Keywords

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Training of autistic children
• Parents Training
• China